Table of contents for June/July 2018 in Nadia

If you’re feeling a bit under the weather, here’s a quote from our last issue which I just love: “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” It’s so true, isn’t it? Just like happiness without sadness, and love without heartbreak. To help you get through these chillier months (and enjoy them!) we’ve got lots of cosy recipes – I’ve shared some of my best-loved comfort foods on page 52 and there’s a whole section on that Kiwi favourite, the pie! (Apples and rhubarb are so perfect right now, so invite some friends round and have a go at making the rhubarb and apple lattice tart on page 67.) If it’s a stay-inside, rainy kind of day, check out our ideas for…

On a chilly morning it is often difficult to coax kids out of their nice warm beds. Motivating young ones to get up for crack-of-dawn sports games or practices can be a challenge at the best of times, more so when the weather is miserable. So how can you get them moving? First, make it as easy as possible for your kids to get up and ready. Lay out their clothes, shoes and sports gear the night before for easy access. In the morning, be their own personal cheerleader and remind them of why they love their sport. You could even name-drop a few of their heroes. A warm drink is another good way to lure them out of bed – who’d say no to a warm milk or hot…

Red wine, rosemary & lamb galette Ready in 55 minutes | Serves 4-6 500g lamb mince 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ red capsicum, chopped 1½ tsp chopped rosemary ½ tsp dried thyme 1/3 cup red wine Salt and pepper 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup tomato paste 1 Tbsp plain flour ½ cup beef stock A handful of parsley, chopped 1 egg, lightly beaten PASTRY CRUST ¼ tsp salt 50g butter, cold, cubed 1¼ cups plain flour 100ml Yoplait Au Naturel yoghurt A dash of cold water (optional) 1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Brown the mince in a large frying pan, breaking up with a masher as it cooks. When browned, add the onion, garlic, capsicum, rosemary and thyme and cook until tender. 2 Add the wine…

Nadia Lim Editor at large @nadialimcooks Nadia is all about eating real food that comes from the ground, sea and sky, and celebrating how delicious it can be. She’s an advocate for embracing life’s simple pleasures – good food, family, nature, creativity and connection. Annaliese Jones Wellness guru @annaliesejones_naturopath Naturopath, medical herbalist and NADIA contributor Annaliese has a wealth of knowledge around nutrition and wellbeing, and is dedicated to helping people reach their personal health potential without fad diets or deprivation. Kelly Watt Yoga practitioner @trueyoga33 Kelly is a yoga teacher, chef and wellness practitioner qualified in yoga medicine and reflexology. Her philosophy is that regardless of age, experience, weight or flexibility, yoga is for everyone. Venue The Boatshed Taranaki Street Wharf Wellington Saturday, 14 July, 2018 1pm–4pm The Workshop…

We all love comfort food in winter – preferably baked in the oven and covered in chewy, melting cheese! But it can be tempting to tuck in and forget about veges, so we’ve taken all our favourites – lasagne, carbonara, enchiladas and more – and made them a little lighter with an extra helping of nourishment, too. But don’t worry – they’re just as delicious and satisfying as ever. Dig in! Ratatouille, pumpkin, kale & ricotta vegetarian lasagne Ready in 1 hour 20 minutes | Serves 5-6 This lasagne is full of different vegetables – seven in fact! – and uses creamy ricotta cheese as a layer instead of having to make a white sauce. To make this recipe faster, you can always skip the pumpkin layer. RATATOUILLE SAUCE Olive…

The arrival of autumn brings with it the excuse to stop assembling salads and instead pile everything together to make a big, bubbling pot of soup. Using traditional recipes is part of the ritual – pea and ham, mushroom and chicken noodle soups are beloved for a reason. But with a few tweaks, these faves can be upgraded into modern classics. Split pea & ham soup with ham & cheddar toasties Ready in 3 hours | Serves 4 | GF Pea and ham soup is a classic winter warmer. Here we’ve nabbed a little of the ham hock to serve on the side in the form of cheesy toasted sandwiches. 40g butter, coarsely chopped 2 onions, finely chopped 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 ham…

AUCKLAND 21 JULY THE GRUFFALO & THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD AOTEA CENTRE Catch these two movie adaptations of the prize-winning children’s books written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Accompanied by a live performance by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. AUCKLANDLIVE.CO.NZ 3-5 AUGUST DISNEY ON ICE: 100 YEARS OF MAGIC SPARK ARENA Everyone’s favourite Disney and Pixar characters are brought to life in a two-hour ice-skating spectacular. Expect pyrotechnics and remember to rug up warm. Fun for all the family. DISNEYONICE.COM/NZ WELLINGTON JULY KIDS’ NIGHT WALKS AT ZEALANDIA ECO-SANCTUARY, KARORI Experience the sights and sounds of weta, glow-worms, kiwi, takahe, tuatara, kereru, tui and ruru/morepork at Zealandia at night. A great trip for families with younger children to witness our native species…

Curried vege pockets from the latest NADIA magazine… waiting for my guests to arrive. Simple yet delicious. – Kim Crawford, via Facebook Caramel & date granola slice for lunchboxes, care of my girl-crush, Nadia Lim! Archie approved. – Karie Scott, via Facebook Behind the scenes KITCHEN DISASTER Explosive flavours One day, several years ago, I thought I’d get creative and make up my own cake recipe. As I thought it through and wrote down the exact measurements, I envisioned a cake that would be so amazing it would be passed down to my girls and their kids for generations to come. Ma Bragger’s famous tea cake! Well, it was beyond horrible. The smell while cooking should have given me a clue but, when I tasted it, it was like fart…

1 Create a blanket fort and snuggle inside to watch some movies while snacking on homemade popcorn and s’mores. For a little variation you could even pitch your tent inside and lay out sleeping bags as the perfect set-up for cosy viewing. 2 Have a dance party inside with karaoke and ‘DJs’. Get the hairbrushes out as makeshift microphones and provide small prizes for funky dance moves. 3 Dress up and put on a fashion show. You could even be brave and let your children dress you and do your hair and make-up! 4 Throw a surprise party. Decorate the house and put out some treats, then invite one or two of your kids’ friends round. Answer the door with balloons and confetti in hand. 5 Make an indoor herb…

Make a graphic statement by painting an oversized letter or two directly onto the wall. This simple, striking effect will personalise any space and would look fabulous in a reading nook, home office, kid’s bedroom or playroom – all while injecting some fun. Using Resene paint, we went large with our capital ‘A’ – have a play with scale and font on paper first to find your favourite look. YOU WILL NEED Measuring tape, pencil and eraser Ruler, level and set square Painter’s masking tape Scissors Small paint roller and tray 1 litre Resene paint in colour of your choice (we used Resene ‘Atomic’) 1 Decide how wide and tall your letter (or letters) will be. Drawing it to scale on graph paper is a good idea as it will…

Fondue, the Swiss dish of melted cheese shared in a communal pot, is a great excuse to have people over. After its 1970s heyday, fondue fell out of fashion but now it’s back in all its gooey glory. Of course, it’s not the most balanced of meals but it’s hard to beat as an occasional treat and, with everyone armed with a fork and vying over the pot, it’s impossible not to have fun. (Not a big cheese fan? We’ve got salted caramel and choccy versions, too!) Cheese & herb fondue Ready in 45 minutes | Serves 6 | GF 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, finely diced 1 tsp finely chopped rosemary leaves 1 tsp finely chopped thyme leaves 200g gruyere cheese, grated 200g cheddar cheese, grated 1 level…

Pumpkin season has arrived and there’s no better way to make the most of this brightly coloured vegetable than by roasting it in the oven. Once cooked, it can be used in many dishes. Here, we’ve tossed it through a salad, used it as the base for a warming winter soup and turned it into a batch of spicy fritters. With the addition of garlic, spice mixes, lime, curry paste, nuts and seeds, these meals are full of flavour – plus each one can be made in less than 30 minutes. Primo roast pumpkin Ready in 30 minutes | Serves 4 as a side | DF | GF ¼ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped 1 tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 750g pumpkin, skin…

Start with a handful of wool shaped like a tennis ball. Add organic cotton, mohair bouclé and fine embroidery thread. Then, if your name is Chelsea or Zoe Thorpe, what you’ll end up with is a simple but beautiful Steiner doll made from natural fibres that’s designed to foster imagination and creative play. The Gisborne sisters began their company, Poems for Buttercup, last year when they realised the traditional dolls, which reflect the Steiner educational philosophy of child-directed learning without plastic and chemicals, weren’t being made in New Zealand. “We had to buy them in Australia for our daughters,” says Chelsea. Which is a lot of dolls: between them, the siblings have seven daughters, ranging in age from 1 to 8. “We thought, ‘Hold on, we’ve got the skills to…

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I love watching a child pick food straight off a plant and pop it in their mouth like it’s the most natural, normal thing to do. It’s never too early to introduce kids to the process of growing food and it’s amazing how a child’s perception of food changes once they become the grower. Take the time to learn what your kids can grow and cook themselves this winter. Micro greens are a great starting point as they grow fast, can be kept on a kitchen window sill, are easy to add to a range of meals, and are packed full of nutrients. Spinach is also good as you can grow it all year round in many parts of New Zealand. My kids love these spinach bites (below) which are…

1 Eat Mediterranean There are a multitude of different types of diets these days but the Mediterranean way of eating is consistently a good idea: fresh fruits and vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, lean meat, lots of fish and lots of extra virgin olive oil. 2 Oil be honest Add to your pantry with a whole host of oils: flaxseed oil, coconut oil, avocado oil and include them as dressings for your vegetables with every serving. 3 Fish face Two servings of oily fish a week will top up your omega 3 levels; aim for salmon, trout, sardines and shellfish. Wild fish tend to have more health benefits than farmed fish. 4 GO Fish Oil 2000mg* For an easy once a day option, GO Fish Oil 2000mg* packs a punch of high…

WELLINGTON | SATURDAY, 14 JULY, 2018 AUCKLAND | SATURDAY, 21 JULY, 2018 Feeling like your mind, body and soul need a healthy boost to see you through winter? Join the NADIA magazine team for an afternoon of delicious food, immunity-boosting yoga and all things ‘winter wellness’ in two stunning locations in Auckland and Wellington. Hosted by Nadia Lim and the NADIA team, this Healthy, Well-thy, Wise workshop is the tonic you need to embrace the season, think positively, make happiness a habit and slow down. The afternoon will kick off at 1pm and includes a yoga session, so please wear comfy clothes you can move in! After yoga, you’ll be treated to a nourishing afternoon tea before a session with Nadia and our panel of wellness experts. They’ll be discussing…

Although what is known as ‘the Mediterranean diet’ has been consumed for centuries in the regions of Italy, Greece and Turkey, it has only recently gained mainstream popularity as a good way to improve health and prevent disease. Luckily for us, it’s also one of the most romantic, indulgent and delicious cuisines in the world. Buon appetito! Flatbreads with chicken koftas Ready in 40 minutes | Serves 4 FLATBREADS 250ml yoghurt 200g self-raising flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp fennel seeds Pinch sugar Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling KOFTAS 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced Small bunch mint, torn, plus extra to serve ½ tsp ground turmeric 500g chicken mince TO SERVE 2 cups green leaves ¼ cup pomegranate seeds 1 red…

Forget saving dinnertime leftovers for another main meal – instead let them make quick work of brekkie on the weekend. Inspiration comes easily when your ingredients are not only prepped and ready but pre-cooked, too. Just grab some leftover mince, chicken, rice and roast veges out of the fridge and you can rustle up these magnificent breakfasts (or brunches) in no time, leaving more time to do… well, as little as possible! Vege hash with salmon & cheat’s hollandaise Ready in 25 minutes | Serves 4 3 cups diced leftover roasted vegetables – potato, pumpkin, kumara, eggplant, capsicum, etc 2 eggs, lightly beaten ½ tsp celery salt 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan ¼ cup plain flour 2 Tbsp olive oil ¼ cup mayonnaise or aioli Zest and juice 1 lemon…

Tahini is one of those things that often ends up half-used and kicking around in the back of your fridge, so we’ve come up with just the recipes to help you make the most of that leftover half a jar. The best part is, this tasty sesame paste works in both sweet and savoury dishes, which makes it super-easy to satisfy whatever craving comes your way. 1 Spicy tahini potato wedges with salsa Ready in 50 minutes | Serves 4 | GF 6 medium Agria potatoes, scrubbed ¼ cup tahini* 2 tsp Cajun spice or similar 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp sea salt Olive oil spray 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced ½ small red onion, finely diced ½ red capsicum, finely diced 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce* 1…

“I HAVE HAD COMPLIMENTS FROM STRANGERS, UNAWARE OF THE BAG’S PURPOSE, ASKING WHERE IT IS FROM – MY DIABETES IS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT” Bridget Scanlan began making prototypes of her unique handbags on her lounge floor with the support of a mentor (a fourth-generation leatherworker no less), and is now finally ready to start shipping her creations worldwide. These luxe leather bags aren’t just for carting around your wallet and iPhone, though. For those living with type 1 diabetes, having Bridget’s KYT bag by their side will give them the freedom to better manage their condition in an organised, hygienic and – for the first time ever – stylish manner. We talk to Bridget about her journey towards making a life with diabetes not only look better, but feel…